四处

• 拼音: sì chù
• 汉字拆解: 四 = four; 处 = place — in all four directions, everywhere

含义

Everywhere; in all directions; all around. Indicates looking or moving in multiple directions or locations.

Often collocates with verbs of motion or searching: 四处张望 (look around in all directions), 四处奔波 (rush about everywhere), 四处寻找 (search everywhere). Similar to 到处 but emphasizes spreading out in multiple directions. Can convey restlessness or thoroughness.

例句

1. 他四处打听，终于找到了失散多年的亲人。
2. 孩子们在公园里四处奔跑玩耍。
3. 她四处求职，却处处碰壁。

用法指南

语境: narrative, description, daily life

语气: descriptive

正确说法

• 他四处找钥匙找了半天。(He spent ages looking everywhere for his keys.)
• 消息很快四处传开了。(The news quickly spread everywhere.)

错误说法

• 固定待在一个地方不用'四处' (Don't use 四处 for staying in one place — it implies movement in multiple directions)

起源与历史

Compound of 四 (four) + 处 (place, direction). Literally 'four places/directions,' meaning all around.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal